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One great cause impacting 33,000 local individuals with Autism and their families.
ASGA is proud to announce Akron Children's as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Step Into Autism Fundraiser, Walk & Resource Fair. We appreciate their continued support of ASGA and the Autism community!
Shout Out to this Week's Team Leader Board
$1000+ Teams: Team BeeBoat, Fini Duo, Team Alena, Philip's Fans, Aria‘s Angels, Nora Jean & Evelyn
$500+ Teams: Andrew's Heroes, Drew's Walking Shoes
$100+ Teams: Bentley, Henry's Hub, J&J's Journey, Judah’s Journey, Red Hot Chili Steppers, Team Pink, The Graysen Gang, Team Inner Peace, Team Logan P., Team Kane, THRIVE First Energy, We're Psyched!
Create a team, grab your peeps, get donations, and connect with us! Gather local resources from exhibitors, get photos taken with characters and mascots, participate in the dance party, enjoy music and great company!
Questions? Just ask Kamelia Fisher via email or phone at 330.940.1441 ext 8
Thank you to Premier Sponsor
  
FRIENDSHIP CLUB (Ages 7 to 12)
MAY 18 | In-Person: Amazing & Fun STEM Activities | 10-11 AM
STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering and math. A lot of kids shy away from thesesubjects, thinking they are challenging and boring. But science doesn’t have to be complicated--- especially at ASGA! Our next Friendship Club will be filled with amazing science activities.
Must be a member of the club to receive additional event information. Not a member? REGISTER HERE
TEEN CLUB (Ages 13 to 17) & ADULT CLUB (Age 18+)
These clubs will take a break in June, July, and August. No meetings during these months. Clubs will start again in September. To get updates, register to become a member of the Club through the links below.
REGISTER FOR TEEN CLUB
REGISTER FOR ADULT CLUB
PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
These support groups are peer-led, informal times for discussion and information sharing for anyone impacted by Autism and other developmental disabilities.
SUMMIT COUNTY: Friday, May 17, Stow Panera, 7-8 PM
PORTAGE COUNTY: Tuesday, May 28, Reed Memorial Library, 10-11 AM
Facebook Support Group for parents and caregivers JOIN HERE!
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ADVOCACY
Capital Connections: Public Policy Newsletter
See information on several important final regulations recently published and Department of Justice settlements about civil rights and disability services. In addition, find an update on the Autism CARES Act reauthorization and an action taken to advocate for special education funding. Read More
Autism CARES Act Needs Your Voice - Take Action HERE
The Autism CARES Act has helped screen, diagnose, and treat Autism more effectively since it started in 2006. With the rise in Autism diagnoses, it's clear we need to keep up our efforts to renew this act. The act was last updated in 2019 and needs to be renewed by September 30, 2024. If we don't act in time, we could lose all the good programs and progress we've made.
We're asking Congress to: Renew the Autism CARES Act and give it more money to keep up the great work. Make sure the act helps Autistic people who have trouble communicating. Offer breaks and special training for people who take care of Autistic individuals. Do more research to help Autistic people with their medical and behavioral needs, making their lives better. Look into why Autistic people might not live as long. Provide more legal help for Autistic people facing unfair treatment.
Contact your Senators and Representatives today and urge them to support the reauthorization and enhancement of the Autism CARES Act. Your advocacy can make a difference in the lives of millions.
Lauren's Law
The Autism Society of Ohio (ASO), a coalition of the Ohio affiliates of the Autism Society of America submitted comments to support Lauren's Law. The focus of the legislation is to permit a resident of an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IDD) to conduct electronic monitoring of the resident's room, to establish a new Medicaid home and community-based services waiver for individuals with developmental disabilities. Read the Comments
About the Autism Society of Greater Akron
The Autism Society of Greater Akron's (ASGA) mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. ASGA serves Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, and Stark county communities.
ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities. We believe OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen each other.
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